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Oahu’s best days out.
The 15 most popular north shore tours on Oahu. What each one is really like on the day, what it costs and who runs it.
North Shore Oahu tour with hotel pickup, volcanic viewpoints, Kahuku food stops, and Waimea waterfall gardens with swim options.
Most Popular“Cousin RJ was the best. Friendly, knowledgeable, and kind person. His love for Hawaii is contagious. He made everyone feel special.”
Oahu North Shore 8-line zipline with an ATV climb, sky bridges, rappels, and ocean views up to 2,400 ft. Pickup in Waikiki.
“I had never done a zip line before. The staff was very easy to work with and they showed me how safe it was.”
Oahu’s North Shore day trip from Waikiki on the Surf Bus: Waimea Falls, Shark’s Cove snorkel, Haleiwa time, plus optional biking or paddling.
“Great experience with expert guide. A few key spots along the beautiful north shore and plenty of time to enjoy the beach and Waimea waterfall.”
Oahu North Shore shark cage swim with a certified guide: cruise Haleiwa, up-close sharks, plus turtles, dolphins, and whales. 90 min.
Meet Galapagos and sandbar sharks on Oahu’s North Shore from a floating cage. Snorkel with guidance and possible whale sightings.
“Hands down, amazing experience. I wish we could have done it all day. We even saw 2 humpback whales! The guides were so friendly and chill. The boat ride is a short 15 min ride to the sharks. The cage is super safe.”
Circle Island minibus from Waikiki to North Shore turtle snorkeling, Diamond Head, Blowhole, Dole Plantation, and farm stops.
“Great time. Saw a good part of the island. Learned a lot about Hawaiian History. Great guide. Loved seeing the sea turtles and a Monk Seal”
Waikiki shuttle to Dole Plantation and Oahu’s North Shore with optional coffee farm stop, macadamia samples, and Haleiwa shopping.
“Green Mountain Coffee was interesting to see. Bought so e samplers $6/each to try the different flavors (salted caramel). At Dole Plantation it was nice to see how a pineapple grows on a plant. Try a Dole Whip, no fruit needed. Shopping in the town - if you walked to the infamous Giavonni's Shrimp Truck,…”
A safe, research-led shark swim from Haleiwa where you learn shark behavior first, then meet them up close in Oahu’s waters.
“Very nice and funny guides, also very expierienced. Absolutely stunning diving experience with a lot of fun! I can recommend a 100%!”
Small-group Oahu North Shore day from Waikiki: Halona Blowhole, Kahuku food trucks, Sunset Beach waves, and Dole Whip at Dole Plantation.
“John, our friendly driver is a very excellent tour guide for us. He is very knowledgeable and gave us all the details of main areas we went. We are lucky to have him as our tour guide.”
A guided shark swim near Haleiwa in Oahu with a safety-first briefing, marine research info, and chances to see dolphins, turtles, and more.
“The crew is very friendly and the experience is also very éducative . My five year old son loved it and my wife even if she was scared the night before felt very relax during the experience”
Sunrise Diamond Head hike plus Halona Blowhole, North Shore beaches, Giovanni-style shrimp, and Dole Whip, all from Waikiki.
“It wasn’t our first time on Oahu, so I wasn’t super excited to do another ‘circle island’-type tour. But my wife wanted to return to the north shore food trucks and I didn’t want to pay for a rental car AND daily parking in Waikiki which, IMHO, has become prohibitively expensive for just 2 travelers.…”
Beginner-friendly North Shore surf lesson in Hauula with 15-minute beach coaching, ocean practice, gear included, and a turtle tour.
“Small, low-key operation, great location for beginners (ours was effectively private). Enjoyed chatting with Suzy by text to coordinate beforehand. Instructor John was down-to-earth, patient and good with the kids. Overall recommend.”
Oahu North Shore shark encounter: cage-less snorkeling with tiger and Galapagos sharks off Haleiwa, small groups, pros on hand.
“Lots of sharks and just 7 people on the boat, so it's perfect. Friendly crew, fun boat ride. The stay in the water could have been a bit longer.”
Shark cage snorkeling on Oahu’s North Shore from Haleiwa: fast double-hull boats, up-close sharks, and possible whale and dolphin sightings.
“Very professional crew and fun excursion! We saw many sharks and a bonus close up whale about 100 yards away.”
Small-group Oahu North Shore loop from Honolulu: Diamond Head, turtles, blowhole, Waikiki history, and Kahuku food trucks for $109.
“Christine was awesome and very knowledgeable and all the stops are amazing. Great experience for a look at honolulu in a short amount of time.”
Waikiki to the North Shore, and the whole loop in between.
